Summary
This review, published in Frontiers in Microbiology (2022), synthesises current knowledge on the soil resistome — the collective repertoire of antibiotic resistance genes present in soil microbial communities. It likely examines how agricultural inputs, particularly manure and antibiotics used in livestock production, shape ARG diversity and persistence in soils. The paper probably highlights the potential for soil-borne ARGs to disseminate into wider environments, with implications for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a One Health concern.
UK applicability
The findings are broadly applicable to UK agriculture, where manure spreading and antibiotic use in livestock production are regulated under existing AMR action plans; UK policymakers and farmers managing manure applications to arable or horticultural land would benefit from understanding resistome dynamics as the UK develops post-Brexit environmental land management standards.
Key measures
Antibiotic resistance gene (ARG) diversity and abundance; resistome composition; ARG transfer mechanisms; influence of land management practices on resistome profiles
Outcomes reported
The review likely characterises the diversity and abundance of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in soil environments, examining how agricultural practices such as manure application, pesticide use, and tillage influence the soil resistome. It probably synthesises evidence on horizontal gene transfer mechanisms and pathways by which soil ARGs may enter food chains or clinical settings.
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